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1891 VR

1961 Jensen CV8

Beige Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,903 mi
Last recorded15,903 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration1891 VR
MakeJensen
ModelCV8
Year1961
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,903 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,864 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,861 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chassis and floor starting to rust

Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,815 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 15,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both side chassis and floor rusting

Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,698 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chassis starting to rust in places

Fail 24 Jun 2009 15,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chassis starting to rust in places

Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,456 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,451 miles

both side rear leaf springs going flat

slight play on steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,339 miles

How Reliable is the Jensen CV8?

Based on 1,315 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
339
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Headlamp not working on main beam 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 24
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1891 VR is a 1961 Jensen CV8 in Beige with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Jensen CV8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1891 VR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jensen CV8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 65 years old, this Jensen CV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1891 VR registered?

1891 VR is a 1961 Jensen CV8, first registered on 9 June 1961.

Is 1891 VR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1891 VR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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